ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37020967

Requisition No: 854149 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37020967

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020967 

Salary:  $44,060.11 

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2025 

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Engineering Specialist II - 37020967

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program - GIS Section

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting in the coordination, planning, development, maintenance and archival of policies, procedures, practices, and methods for the utilization of the Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, and Resilient Florida Program.

Responsible for developing and implementing GIS initiatives to improve the workflow of different program sections. Performs tasks required to support program staff related to the use and management of geospatial data. Required tasks can include, but not limited to, creating digital maps, rectifying aerial imagery, performing analysis and calculations, data review, digitizing legal descriptions, plotting paper maps, creating reports, troubleshooting GIS software, providing training to program staff, etc.

Assists in the acquisition and management of geospatial data, including but not limited to, aerial photography, satellite imagery, LiDAR point cloud data, conventional topographic and bathymetric data, biological and physical monitoring data. Assists in the maintenance of existing web apps, script tools, technical guides and manuals, metadata documentation of datasets, etc. Initiatives can include, but not limited to, development of new geospatial datasets into the Department’s GIS library, developing interactive web apps, story maps, dashboards, and experience builder apps on the Department’s ArcGIS Online portal, developing custom reports, developing custom script tools to automatize common tasks, developing survey forms for field data collection, etc. 

Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, and techniques related to surveying, mapping and cartography, geodesy, and engineering support as it applies to coastal systems and aquatic preserves.
• Knowledge of and skills in GIS-related software including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, Survey123 Connect, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS AppStudio, and ERDAS Imagine.
• Knowledge of the general functions for spatial analysis, 3D analysis.
• Knowledge of general geodatabase management, SQL programing, and metadata writing.
• Knowledge of and skill in ArcGIS Online applications, including but not limited to, web maps, hosted feature services, web apps, dashboards, story maps, and experience builder.
• Ability to design workflow charts and process information logically.
• Ability to identify complex workflows that would benefit from the use of custom scripts or add-ins.
• Ability to create custom field data collection forms with the use of software.
• Ability to process, analyze and create mapping products and applications using coastal shoreline survey data, aerial photography, Lidar data, project, and permit extents data, and still and video archives.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, orally and in writing, to users and information technology personnel.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of verifiable related.  Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Applicants may be required to provide additional information as part of the screening process to verify experience that relates to the necessary KSAs of the position prior to being offered an interview.

Pay:

$44,060.11

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life.  Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.